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[Kyrath]

Hi, I'm new to the list, and to linux as well.

I'm planning to use an old pc to install and learn linux and tinker with its possibilities.
I've been reading quite a bit on the web and trying to gather as much info before trying the installation.
At present, I don't have a hardware synth the works with linux.  However, I have seen references to direct connections between 2 pcs via the serial ports and I am wondering if I could hook up the 2 pcs and install linux on the old pc without any sighted assistance at all?  Preferably, I would like to be able to install and tinker with absolutely no sighted assistance.  Is that possible?

Any suggestions and recommendations of reading materials and software for a complete linux newbie would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
-- Rob